So when I woke up this morning, the temperature was at a brisk -10 degrees.  I have never been in weather this cold, so it has been a learning experience to say the least.  For any of you who are concerned, we are snug and warm in our home, with plenty of food and are totally comfortable. (Praise God) 

This is supposed to be the coldest day of the Arctic snap we are going though, and in a few days we will be hitting the 50’s.  So that means the snow will melt and a more normal life will resume with outside temperatures that aren’t a danger to life and limb.  

Funny thing is, as I am sitting here with my blinds shut, I can see that the sun is back and while it seems to be pretty strong, I still can’t open my blinds.  Why?  Well the air temperature  is still too low, and while the blinds may not seem like much, they do insulate against the cold.  The sunlight that comes through those south facing windows typically does a great job of warming up part of the house, but even that warmth is no match for the blistering cold we are experiencing.   

And it reminded me of being in the middle…..and Who is there with me. 

The middle can be a problem, situation, education, transition or anything where you are on a path from one place to another.  From the middle, you can see the “light” at the end of the tunnel, but you just aren’t there yet.  Like me, maybe today you are tempted to cut the journey short, and jump into something that is close to that light?  I really am tempted to open the blinds, because I crave the sunlight that’s waiting outside.  It’s been days since I’ve seen it, and I need me some vitamin D!  I won’t open them though because of the repercussions.  I will be cold!  Then the heater will have to work harder and not only will it cost me more money, but the static electricity will go through the roof and drive me crazy  on a whole other level!  

So I keep my focus on what I know will come, and it’s not sunshine.  My little analogy today is cute….because I can see the end on my weather app.  Most of the time though, we don’t know what the end is going to look like.  How do I keep focus?  

We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they fall.  Proverbs 16: 33

Those who listen to instruction will prosper, those who trust the LORD will be joyful.  Proverbs 16:20.   

God reminds me that He is my focus and when I keep Him in sight, He has my back! He’s done it before, and because He does not change, I trust He will do it again!   And when I get out of focus, which I do, He gets my attention to remind me of who He is and how He hasn’t let me down yet! 

So from a chilly place in the middle….. I would encourage you to remember what God has done for you! It will help make the middle a little less chilly…..